Climb Mt Kinabalu with Via Ferrata

The World’s Highest Via Ferrata in Sabah, Borneo

If you are looking to climb Mt Kinabalu, look no further than this fabulous program.

With the flexibility to conquer Mt Kinabalu via the standard route (with no additional activity) or if you are feeling a bit more adventurous you can challenge yourself with Via Ferrata activities on your descent. We offer the Via Ferrata option to our clients as a standard climb when the the standard climb option is fully booked.

In addition all our mountain climb packages are protected under our price promise which means if you find a cheaper like-for-like package elsewhere, we will match that price. You just need to provide us with the genuine quotation.

Be safe in the knowledge that you are booking your Mountain Climb package with a customer service orientated travel agent at the very best price available !

Mt. Kinabalu Via Ferrata with Mountain Torq

Via Ferrata is an Italian phrase literally translated as Iron Road and refers to a mountain route consisting of fixed cables, ladders and bridges.

Sabah has its very own Via Ferrata and it is the world’s highest and Asia’s first Via Ferrata located at an altitude of nearly 3,800m against the slopes of the lesser traveled parts of Mt. Kinabalu.

There are several Via Ferrata routes to cater to any ability and level of endurance. From the ease of the Basic Level routes, to the 4 hours plus of the Advanced Level route, which caters to adventurers of above average fitness.

Walk The Torq – Basic Level Via Ferrata

The Basic Level Via Ferrata route, Walk The Torq, is designed with the beginner in mind, specifically family groups with a range of ages, the young (children between 10 & 15) and the young at heart (over 50s).

Walk The Torq takes about 2-3 hours to complete, peppered with frequent opportunities to take pictures of your unreal surroundings and to enjoy the views from the mountains, which only the Via Ferrata set gets to enjoy.

Highlights of Walk The Torq include the 2-cable Monkey Bridge, the Tyrolean Traverse and the Balancing Beam.

Low’s Peak Circuit – Advanced Level Via Ferrata

The Advanced Level Via Ferrata route, Low’s Peak Circuit, is a certified Guinness World Records holder for the being the highest Via Ferrata in the world.

After hiking to the highest peak of Mt. Kinabalu, Low’s Peak at 4,095m, you take a detour on your descent at 3,776m to take the Low’s Peak Circuit Via Ferrata route.

This route is designed for the brave among us, those of above average fitness who like to do it all. Participants must be above 17 years old for this grueling 4 – 5 hour course.

Notice

It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommend that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity, Chronic Asthma, Muscular cramps, Hepatitis (jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climb.